<img src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/03f692c0-1be4-4b7a-8a48-9a199ae301fd?size=2" nborder="0" align="left" hspace="5" vspace="5" title="rhr-logo-full-reg-400x400.jpg" alt="RHR International"/>The promotions will inform the firm’s future-looking direction as RHR reinforces its business strategy to align with the matrix of challenges facing leaders today and anticipatory future needs of leadersCHICAGO, Sept. 15, 2026 <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com" target="_blank">(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)</a> -- <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=QXGTRUMpQddTFOvYRbaOpA8fBfalchNNenHQUL-zeop6RO2tnvF_GaSbqIdeRyIxoenwuqn9BsBjmee8QNwI9w==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">RHR</a> announced the promotion of four new Senior Partners as the company strengthens its capabilities and offerings to support Fortune 50, 100, and 500 organizations navigating an increasingly complex business environment shaped by evolving workplace and leadership expectations, geopolitical tensions, technological disruption, and more. Mandi MacDonald, Eric Prensky, Juliet Saxe, and Sonya Stevens will be elevated to Senior Partner, effective immediately. These promotions validate the tremendous impact they have had on the firm throughout their time at RHR, giving them increased accountability to shape the firm’s long-term business strategy in light of macro environmental factors, as well as its approach to supporting C-suite executives, boards, and enterprises as they navigate a new leadership norm where complexity is a constant. “Embracing an enterprise mindset is critical to be an effective leader today, as various macroenvironmental factors add more complexity to the CEO and C-suite roles,” said Jessica Bigazzi Foster, CEO of RHR. “By giving our new senior partners a bigger voice at the table, we’re deepening our firm’s capabilities to expertly advise today’s leaders of the largest global enterprises as they grapple with new expectations, responsibilities, workplace trends, and the need to steer their teams toward growth through a more cross-functional, holistic lens.” <ul type="disc"><li>Mandi MacDonald brings 15 years of leadership advisory experience, including 10 years at RHR. She has established a strong track record leading the firm’s most complex client engagements, specializing in leadership assessment, executive coaching, CEO succession, and board effectiveness across different industries, including financial services, retail, healthcare and energy. Mandi combines deep expertise with a collaborative approach that drives impact for clients and consulting teams alike. Mandi will also step into the role of Regional Leader for Canada, and expand her strategic oversight across the firm.</li><li>Eric Prensky has nearly 15 years of experience working with senior executives from a variety of industries across public and private markets, including healthcare and life sciences, financial services, technology, and QSR/retail. His expertise is in CEO and board advisory, building world-class executive teams, and leading large client engagements that support enterprise succession planning and talent development. Eric will continue his responsibilities as Regional Leader for the US West Region, a role he has held for the last five years, where he oversees consultant selection and development, and prepares the firm’s talent to support clients’ current and future needs.</li><li>Juliet Saxe brings over 25 years of leadership consulting experience, merging strategy and behavioral sciences to drive organizational transformation worldwide. In her seven years at RHR, she has managed the West Region’s largest accounts while serving as a Strategic Client Partner overseeing client engagement strategy. A PhD in psychology and ICF-certified coach, Saxe specializes in CEO succession and board effectiveness across life sciences, medtech, healthcare, financial services, CPG, and technology.</li><li>Sonya Stevens brings over 20 years of leadership advisory experience and training as an Industrial-Organizational Psychologist and ICF-certified coach to help clients navigate their most critical business challenges. Sonya joined RHR five years ago and in that time, has consistently built strong client and colleague partnerships anchored in deep-rooted credibility and trust. Her contributions were recently recognized with the 2026 Outstanding Practitioner Award from the Canadian Society for Industrial-Organizational Psychology. As Senior Partner, Sonya will broaden her responsibilities to play a larger role in driving the firm’s health and future-looking strategy.</li></ul> To learn more about RHR International and its leadership team members, visit <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=nJY2-XAbtIZZ18IaofyU-7vQi0WWSl1J3vrFIyrHIxlZmhYxytTu7hY_9NHHwXGXsSHQXOeXwIVf1jtdlU4asrktZu92ETC5DFMVBF8anLrqawdJa2cmdOAAyrtkR7yc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">www.rhrinternational.com</a> About RHR: RHR is a globally respected leadership consulting firm that helps businesses drive performance and growth through data-led assessment, world-class coaching, and executive development. We work with CEOs, boards, executives, and leadership teams to lead effectively when the stakes are high. By embracing complexity, we create possibilities where others see tension. We ignite performance by illuminating the patterns that shape behavior, turning data-led insight into action. Grounded in behavioral science and real-world business experience, we build enduring trust and partnership with our clients to deliver impact that lasts. Media contact: <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=EWYDd3NH-5om4_358own4pzZgj4xlLWJARHdFa-7sUC9NMEGeW0IzX43H-PKZmewPduVKRcu9XPtaM5jvwT9cG16r52Xf2So-Yo0gOCARWU=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">rhr@fischtankpr.com</a> <img alt="" src='https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/OWQ4Y2EzYzctZTVkYy00MmVjLTk5OGQtMDQ0NjE4OTY3MDMxLTUwMDExOTY3MC0yMDI2LTA5LTE1LWVu/tiny/RHR-International.png' referrerpolicy='no-referrer-when-downgrade' />

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